Power Train Problems of Cadillac SRX - part 2

Cadillac SRX owners have reported 127 problems related to power train (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Cadillac SRX based on all problems reported for the SRX.

36 Power Train problem of the 2013 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 09/24/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitates when it should accelerating and when the vehicle slows down there's a hard downshift. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 70,000. Tf.

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37 Power Train problem of the 2006 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 09/20/2019

When I turn on the car the gas gauge and the temp gauge do not move. The security and no traction warning lights stay on. When I drive the car on the street steering is sluggish, the trans rpms are high, sometimes the car goes to the left while driving. On the radio there it reads anti theft system hit button to clear. When I turn off the car the key will not come out of ignition and I have to use screwdriver to push a button in steering column to release it. One week everything worked great, no warning lights, gauges worked, no high rpms on trans and steering was fine and the key came out of the ignition and nothing on radio about anti theft sys. But everything is not working again and now engine light is on.

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38 Power Train problem of the 2010 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 09/15/2019

I just bought this vehicle two days ago and now realized it loses power while driving (in-motion) and then jumps as if it wants to cut off. At the time, I was driving on a city street and as I tried to accelerate, the problem occurred. This is very dangerous and scary because it can cause a crash or cause other cars to rear-end it. Also, it says airbag needs servicing.

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39 Power Train problem of the 2013 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 08/25/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that there was a delay in acceleration when depressing the accelerator pedal with the abs warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle needed extra distance to come to a complete stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for a diagnostic test, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,942. Dr.

40 Power Train problem of the 2010 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 08/01/2019

The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently downshift without warning. After a few minutes, the contact would be able to resume normal driving upon restart. The contact called a dealer about the failure and was informed that unless a warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel, they could not diagnose the failure. Recently, the contact stated that while driving out of a parking lot, the vehicle would not shift out of first gear with the check engine warning light illuminated. After, calling her husband for assistance, her husband was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

41 Power Train problem of the 2010 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 08/01/2019

Tl- the contact's friend owns a 2010 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate while depressing the accelerator without warning. The contact's friend also stated that while at a complete stop, she would experience intermittent acceleration failure without warning. She then drove the vehicle to petro Cadillac 4012 14th st, pascagoula, ms 39567 where the contact had her sparks plugs replaced; however, the failure continued to occur. The contact also took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 88,000. Jo.

42 Power Train problem of the 2010 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 06/18/2019

Engine rpms rev abruptly between 3k - 4k during shifts. Mostly happening in 1st-3rd gear. This happens during any condition where my vehicle is accelerated moderately or higher. During light acceleration it is less noticeable but will still spike rpms during shifts. It hovers around 3k - 4k rpm before shifting. What it feels like under acceleration is like the transmission went into neutral for a few seconds then back into gear or into next gear under heavier acceleration.

43 Power Train problem of the 2011 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 06/16/2019

The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated while driving approximately 3 mph, there was a failure with the transmission and loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed. The contact also stated that the rear axle and suspension warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 21v473000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

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44 Power Train problem of the 2013 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 06/01/2019

My lights on low beam are so dim I can't drive at night. I can't see they are so dim they are cloudy. Cadalliac dealer says it's a defect in light from moisture and I have to replace the whole assembly and with the same defective light. It will happen again. Gm should recall these and fix the problems. They know there's a problem but refuse. The power transmission has a hesitate in it sometimes in first gear taking off.

45 Power Train problem of the 2015 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 05/16/2019

While driving the vehicle it stumps in the rear and also jolts in the fronts.

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46 Power Train problem of the 2011 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 04/01/2019

Feel slight rear vibration, dash light appears "service rear axel". Dealer service dept. Cannot fix.

47 Power Train problem of the 2010 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 12/19/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Cadillac Srx. While attempting to switch gears, the vehicle jolted and took extra time to shift into gear. Also, the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 12,191.

48 Power Train problem of the 2009 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 12/01/2018

Car shutters and bucks at speeds around 39-55 , no check engine light and I tried multiple times to contact Cadillac with no help at all ! the dealer I dealt with closed abruptly without notice !.

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49 Power Train problem of the 2010 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 11/08/2018

Headlights are very dim due to moisture from a lack of sealing. There also seems to be a lot of others owners having problems with timing chains.

50 Power Train problem of the 2008 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

Stabilitrak light comes on, engine light comes on with reduced engine power, loud thumping noises from front drive train at any speed turning or driving straight, unsafe to drive.

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51 Power Train problem of the 2004 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 07/09/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that the transmission engaged the traction control independently and the vehicle would brake and drive at the same time. An abnormal screeching sound was heard when the failures occurred. There were no warning indicators illuminated; however, the message "stability system engaged" appeared. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was taken to ed bozarth Chevrolet (5501 drexel road, las vegas, nv 89130, (702) 948-8011), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 123,000.

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52 Power Train problem of the 2011 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 06/21/2018

Hesitation when excellarating. This is fery scary and dangerous, as when I pull out in traffic, hit the gas, and nothing happens for about 3 seconds. I have taken my car to the dealership, and they claim nothing is wrong. But I know it s. My husband is a mechanic with the army, and he says that car is a death trap waiting to happen.

53 Power Train problem of the 2014 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 06/01/2018

The vichecle is jumping with a sudden kick when slowing down and braking. This will happen when driving to work in bumper to bumper traffic as well as routine navigation locally.

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54 Power Train problem of the 2011 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 05/16/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Cadillac Srx. While the vehicle was engaged in park, it rolled backwards on its own and struck another vehicle. The contact was seated in the front passenger seat at the time of the failure. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained injuries to the shoulder that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to doug richert Cadillac (1900 sw topeka blvd, topeka, KS 66612, (785) 233-1361) for repairs. The contact was not provided any specifics regarding the diagnostic or repairs. The contact was not sure if the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

55 Power Train problem of the 2010 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 05/11/2018

Rakata recall. I was driving on interstate. Car shifted down and would not shift to higher gear for speed traveling causing 8000 rpm that resulted in engine blow. Smoke everywhere. Car was towed. I need a new engine due to transmission shifting down plus whatever happened with transmission.

56 Power Train problem of the 2010 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 05/07/2018

Approximately 3 weeks ago, my 2010 Cadillac Srx started vibrating shuttering when down shifting between 20-25 mph. I took into dealer who stated needs new transmission at 84k miles. Just today, it started vibrating hard down shifting at 40 mph. I had traction control issues around 61k miles which was covered under warranty, sensor failures, suspension and accumulator failure at 66k miles and a/c actuator faulty at 48k miles. Most repairs on any vehicle I have ever owned and this is gma top of the line.

57 Power Train problem of the 2013 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 04/20/2018

Timing chain is damaged and the car has less than 77,000 miles. It started having problem when the car was under warranty at about 66,000 miles. The dealer chose to just monitor and now miraculously once I have no warranty, the timing chain needs to be replaced. The light came on and the car is noisy while running.

58 Power Train problem of the 2014 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 01/25/2018

Vehicle jerks forward every time I accelerate from a stop or very slow moving.

59 Power Train problem of the 2014 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 01/05/2018

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Srx. On several occasions, while driving at undisclosed speeds, the automatic transmission was downshifted and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact also stated that there was a hesitation occasionally when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to shirey Cadillac (10125 s cicero Ave, oak lawn, IL 60453, (800) 338-4553) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the Cadillac cue system, which controls the heating, air conditioning, defroster, radio, navigation, cruise control, and telephone service, was also inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

60 Power Train problem of the 2015 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 11/18/2017

While at a dead stop and then trying to accelerate, vehicle will have a lag before any acceleration occurs. Lag can be from 5-10 seconds. Has happened several times over past 12 months. Extreme safety issue. Been to dealership each time, but they cannot reproduce and no diagnostic codes appear. 3. 6l engine. I see that a recall for a very similar issues was performed on 2013 model year Srxs. That recall required reprogramming of transmission control system. Same issue????.

61 Power Train problem of the 2010 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 11/16/2017

Driving my vehicle hose from radiator comes off and the transmission is contaminated, my SUV engine shuts off, how is this not a manufacture defect, I just went over my miles with the warranty, please e-mail marifluke@verizon. Net. . Marianne.

62 Power Train problem of the 2005 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 10/15/2017

�takata recall� when I was driving my dash, stereo and lights started to flicker and all the electrical components were not working. Then. I tried changing lanes on the interstate to exit but lost power steering. It was very dangerous at those high speed!. I was able to pull off before my car completely died. . It took a while for it to turn back on but once it did the car was not working properly, such as the temp and gas gauge, traction control was not working and light was lit on dash. Power steering wasn't working, and the transmission was shifting weird. I took it in to the gm dealership and was told it was the �ecm that went bad� and it wasn't communicating with the rest of the vehicle properly. It was about 900$ in total with the towing and �diagnose and fix�. It was fixed but exactly 6 months later it happened again while driving, I had to pull over. Went back and had to pay like 400$ more to get it �fixed� again and that only lasted 1 month. So now we took it to the Cadillac dealership and they looked at it and coukdnt tell me why it was happing other then they think it was the �ecm replacement that were bad�. So now I will have to pay 950$ for that stealership for the diagnosis and to replace the ecm. With them they said they had a lifetime warranty on parts and labor with is why we went there. But still all that money paid for a default of Cadillac. They need to recall it.

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63 Power Train problem of the 2013 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 10/07/2017

When I bought the car in November of 2016 and drove it off the lot I've had nothing but problems. Two vehicles have almost hit me due to the lag in accerlation. I've spoken with my dealership several of times about this issue and they do not resolve the problem. There has been a recall on my SUV and I was told it was fixed but I can't find any supporting documents stating it was fixed properly. I currently go through 13 miles per gallon which is not normal.

64 Power Train problem of the 2013 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 09/10/2017

I purchased a 2013 Srx used in January of 2017 and on several occasions today being the latest, after coming to a complete stop at 4-way intersections, when I try to press the gas pedal and move into the intersection the car coasts without power and leaves me stranded for a few seconds. With the gas pedal pressed all the way to the floor the vehicle all of a sudden bolts forward causing the vehicle "peel out". Being stranded in the intersection is scary and I am afraid I will be hit. This is a safety concern, but it does not happen on a consistent basis for the dealership to locate the problem. I see on the internet several other concerns that sound very similar to this.

65 Power Train problem of the 2015 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 08/12/2017

We stopped at light or stop sign,when taking off here a loud boom or kick.

66 Power Train problem of the 2013 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Srx. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate. In 2018, the contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14v212000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transition code was showing. The vehicle was taken to bud davis Cadillac inc. (located at 5433 poplar Ave, memphis, TN 38119, (901) 881-0177) where it was diagnosed that the software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired, but continued to lag. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 49,000.

67 Power Train problem of the 2013 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 05/30/2017

Display states: service all wheel drive system, rear axle, and a warning bell sounds continuously. Happened once before, both incidents on a long trip. On star said, on first occasion, to turn off vehicle and computer may reset itself. It did. On second occasion, would not reset and now have humming from front end.

68 Power Train problem of the 2013 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 05/29/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac Srx. While driving approximately 13 mph, the vehicle started to jerk and the electric seats and gps did not work. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (king o'rourke GMC Buick, Cadillac in smithtown, NY, 631-724-4700) where the failures were repaired under the warranty. The contact also stated that the power liftgate did not work. The same dealer was contacted and an appointment was scheduled for November 3, 2017. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the failure would be investigated. The contact was issued a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

69 Power Train problem of the 2014 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 05/08/2017

Car jerks excessively while in drive at low speeds. Transmission cuts out or decelerate, followed by a rapid acceleration, leading to jerking and bucking. Creates the risk of not being able to accelerate when pulling out into traffic, a crash hazard. The 2013 Srx had problems that sound like this and 50,000+ vehicles were recalled so the transmission module could be reprogrammed. Wondering if the recall needs to be extended to 2014 as well.

70 Power Train problem of the 2010 Cadillac SRX

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Front headlights are low beam and make it difficult to drive at night. You can only see a few feet in front of the car.



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